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Parenting
Why Younger Moms Need the Wisdom of Older Moms
Younger mothers may assume that older mothers wouldn’t understand what it’s like to raise children in today’s world. Yet, there are aspects to motherhood that always remain the same, no matter the generation, culture, or technology.
The Kingdom of God Is at Your Fingertips—the Vocation of Motherhood
One Sunday morning I remember being encouraged from the pulpit to be “kingdomly minded.” Hmm, it sounded good—but also a little grandiose. What was I doing as a mother to further the kingdom of God?
The Gut-Wrenching Pain of Letting Go and Trusting God with Your Children
I am a daddy of two daughters—a four-year-old and a three-year-old. Because I love my children so much, it has been all too easy to make them into idols. I do not say that lightly or throw that term around. Am I willing to trust God with my girls? Do I really believe that God is good?
3 Good Things to Remember about the Importance of Training Your Children to Help
I remember the day I determined to teach my firstborn how to clean her own room, rather than to continue to do the task myself. What would have taken me five to ten minutes to accomplish took closer to forty minutes that day; but it turns out that in the long term, the extra time was worth every second.
Book Review: “Idols of a Mother’s Heart” by Christina Fox
Moms, you may be worshiping an idol right now without even realizing it. In “Idols of a Mother’s Heart,” author Christina Fox shares some helpful things moms can do to keep their focus on developing—and keeping—a godly heart.
Seeing God’s Sovereignty in Little Moments
I had been telling myself that since I had successfully potty trained my two other children, this time with my two-year-old would naturally have to be easier. That was mistake number one. I learned something important that day about God’s sovereignty in the little moments of life.
How to Enjoy (or at Least Survive) the “Terrible Two’s”
As a new mom, I can remember holding my angelic infant and hearing, “Just wait until she hits the terrible two’s!” This was usually spoken with a patronizing grin and a somewhat maniacal laugh. Here’s one reason why this stage gets such a bad rap, and what you can do to avoid it.
A Word of Encouragement on Motherhood
God has called mothers to a lifetime of service. Here is a word of encouragement for mothers as you seek to bring glory to God each day.
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